Maruicio Calvo. Intercontinental WKA World champion at 58 kg. Won this year in May at Panama City, National Costa Rica Champion 2013/2014, fought in Rajadamnern stadium as a main fight 122 pound against YOD SIAM October 2013.

Coke Chunhawat. Thailand native with record of 147-27-1. Former Rajadamnern Stadium Champion (Thailand). Former WBC Champion, WMC Champion, #2 ranked at Lumpinee Stadium. Currently in Top 5 fighters for his weight class. Fought and Headlined on AXS TV’s LION FIGHT Promotion. Currently resides in California.

[Matt Embree. International Fighter, WBC Champion, WMC Champion, WBC and WMC world ranked fighter, 2008 Northern Thailand Champion, Former WKA North American Champion, Former IFMA World Muay Thai Champion. Highly world known fighter who has fought and headlined many events including AXS TV’s Lion Fight Promotion against Americas Poster Boy for Muay Thai, Kevin Ross.]

All six fighters have fought on National Television and are the top fighters in their weight brackets, as far as skill and popularity in coming from every region of North America: NY, Canada, California, Phiadelphia/Tri-State area and Washington D.C area. This event is the first ever of its kind and will be a huge draw.

About the Kings Birthday Celebration

December 5th is one of the most important days in Muay Thai. It marks the birthday of His Royal Majesty the King of Thailand. The World Muay Thai Council has endorsed the American Muay Thai League to host the First ever WMC-USA official King’s Birthday Celebration Event. The Event will have the best fighters in North America competing for the first ever WMC USA titles, along with other known Pro and A-Class Amateur fighters. There will be a full staff of highly qualified Thai judges and referees to assure best possible outcomes.